user
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Evaluate the severity of the issue in this situation.

### Input:
The software crashed in the middle of working.

### Response:
assistant
The issue is very severe since the software crashed during operation. It is likely that any data that hadn't been saved will be lost, which could have serious consequences. Additionally, the software crashing could have caused a security breach or might have caused other programs to malfunction.